L.A.’s New Portion-Size Campaign

The New York City soda ban made headlines around the globe, and now another major US city is launching a public anti-obesity initiative.

Last week, Los Angeles residents were introduced to “Choose Less, Weigh Less,” a portion-control campaign designed to help Angelinos slash surplus calories. According to organizers, nearly 24 percent of L.A. county residents were obese in 2011, a whopping 74 percent increase since 1997.